Doesn’t it seem like walking into a Bison store would be a multicoloured dream come true? I love how fashion-led the products seem; they even have a colour palette which changes yearly! I’m feeling the greens, greys, and forget-me-not blue… you?

Clockwise from top left: Mano bowls, Spiro thermos cups, Cammeo containers, Lumina tealights, Mano teapot.

Spring might be around the corner, but there’s still soup to be eaten. I’d like mine from one of these heavy soup bowls, please:

I love the colour and shape of these egg cups, too:

There’s something so lovely and retro-but-modern about these coffee mugs. I like the squat shape and the graceful dripping glaze:

Nesting bowls are always useful for prep and serving, and this striped set is pure country kitchen:

This blue serving bowl is my favourite item. The colour is to die for and the shape modern and understated:

Just the other day I was browsing the lovely Yvestown when I came across something I knew would be perfect for today’s post. Nina is a Dutch student, designer and craftsperson who has the loveliest Etsy shop. Working with new and vintage finds, she hand-paints ceramics, screen-prints, collages and takes photographs. Here are some of my favourite items from her shop.

I used to love making spirographs when I was little, and this spirograph bowl, made from a vintage piece, takes me back:

The lots of dots teapot has the most elegant 1960′s shape, contrasted with those fun polka-dots:

The dots and buntings sugar and creamer set might just be my favourite. I adore the shape of the pieces and the whimsical designs:

This folklore and fun breakfast set would be wonderful for a child. The traditional Dutch designs are original, while the dots and bunting are a fun addition:

There’s a wealth of design on this adorable cake plate set, from flowers to birds and bunting, too. I especially like the bright red dress on the cake plate:

Be sure to check out Nina’s blog and Flickr photostream, as well.

The bowls especially kill me- aren’t they lovely? Be sure to check out the rest of Virginia’s work in her inspirational gallery.

The Daily Vintage has a turquoise Vegetable Bowl that I love:

Teapots are harder to find, and this cream one from msmichiganroux is in great condition:

This pair of bright teacups from Ginchy Gear are actually Harlequin, a less expensive alternative to Fiesta by the same company. I love the colour, though, so couldn’t resist including these:

For some real Fiesta teacups, I like these pink ones sold by Old Mother’s Cupboard. They have that cute vintage charm that’s so popular right now:

I adore the marigold colour of this serving set from Retro Vertigo:

I hadn’t seen a Fiesta salt shaker before, and The Daily Vintage has two of them for sale! I like this red one best:

Elizabeth is a ceramicist who lives and works in Northern England, and sells her work online, as well as through independent retail shops. Her work is largely inspired by nature, but is contemporary in feel. Check out some of my favourite pieces.

This trio of Stacking Poppy Bowls is so pretty and delicate, I think they’d look great on a kitchen windowsill:

Elizabeth does a whole bunch of individual poppy bowls, too. This large Salad Bowl is gorgeous:

The perforated Colander and Fruit Bowl is multipurpose- suitable for both washing and storing fruits:

I love the Lacy Bird Bowl Duo, a set of shallow dishes that can be used for display, as well as practically:

The Flying Ducks Dessert Plate is simply adorable, and I can definitely picture serving up some pie on it:

Not exactly kitchen-related (though I suppose you could hang them anywhere), these Butterfly Snowflake Christmas Ornaments are pretty and festive, without being kitsch:

The Baked collection is a work by Italian designers Andrea Trimarchi and Simone Farresin of Formafantasma, and was presented as part of the “Getting Lost” exhibition in Eindhoven.

Based on a Sicilian custom where flour is baked into architectural decorations, the collection includes objects made of flour, coffee, spices and other foods. Intended as an ode to the craftsmanship of baking, the result is in beautiful and changeable collection of art objects. I just love the photos- gorgeous, no?

Check out the entire post (with more photos) on Dezeen here.

This My Garden Cake Stand is perfect for serving up some sweet treats:

The candy-coloured Chequer Street Tea Set is covered with little scenes of English life, and is one of my favourites in the shop:

Another favourite is this Paris Street Cake Plate. I love the image of the old fashioned streetlight; it’s almost too pretty to cover up, even with cake:

In staying with the Paris theme, how about this Metro Tea Cup and Saucer? I’m liking the blue colour and moody imagery- it seems perfect for a nighttime cuppa:

I like these cute Seed Markers for the garden. If I had outdoor growing-space I’d definitely be buying some:

Also check out Esther’s website and her blog, too.